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Infrastructure Improvements

Project Updates

Project updates about the Okabena Infrastructure Improvements project will be added here.

4/20/26

The contractor started construction on April 13^th. The sanitary sewer is installed along Honeysuckle Ln. The contractor will begin construction of the sanitary sewer along Elevator Dr. this week.

Project Overview / Objectives

Construction for the City of Okabena’s Infrastructure Improvements Project began April 2026. The locations of construction activities associated with the project are shown on the map and the work to be completed consists of replacement of watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, lift station building improvements, and the repaving of affected roadways. The project will also include a connection to the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System. Most of this work will occur during the summer of 2026, with final construction extending into the fall of 2027.

Watermain Construction

Replace aging pipes to reduce watermain breaks

Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction

Reduce inflow and infiltration
Correct slopes of pipes to proper 10 State Standards

Storm Sewer Reconstruction

Install a storm sewer system to current design standards
Reduce localized flooding throughout the city during large storm events

Lift Station Rehabilitation

Install new shingles and siding on the existing lift station building
Install a flow meter on the existing forcemain

Street Reconstruction

First layer of pavement installed in 2026
Final layer of pavement installed in spring/summer 2027

Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System Connection

Improve water quality for residents

Anticipated schedule

The following is a summary of the preliminary project schedule:

October 2025: Advertisement for Bid and Bid Opening (Contractor: Duininck Inc)
April 2026: Start of construction
July 2027: Substantial Completion
October 2027: Final Completion

During construction, there may be some additional heavy truck and equipment traffic coming through your town. It will be necessary to close streets partially or completely to vehicular traffic for your safety. Street parking may also be restricted at some times and in certain areas.

Project Costs and Funding

Project funding for the City of Okabena projects is 41.3% grants: $6.37M of $15.43M Total

Resident Resources

The City of Okabena, Contractors, and Bollig Engineering ask that everyone stay clear of construction zones, obey construction signs, and be safe and cautious around construction equipment. If you have questions or concerns about the project, please contact Tim O’Toole, on-site Resident Project Representative (RPR), or Jordan Odegard, Project Engineer.

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Project Progress

Tim O’Toole
Resident Project Representative
Bollig Engineering
totoole@bollig-engineering.com
320-403-5634

Brady Panitzke
Resident Project Representative
Bollig Engineering
bpanitzke@bollig-engineering.com
320-403-5620

Jordan Odegard
Project Manager / Resident Project Representative
Bollig Engineering
jodegard@bollig-engineering.com
320-403-5622

Patrick Hand
Project Manager/Estimator
Duininck Construction
Patrick.Hand@Duininck.Com
320.978.6011 Ext. 1321

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